Skillsoft(Skil) Financials: Payables Turnover Compared To Industry Average, Plus Other Key Ratios
Growth Trend (Last 5 Years)
Growth - payables turnover
This chart shows the historical trend of payables turnover for SKIL compared to its industry average over the recent years.
Ratio Definition and Interpretation
Name: Payables Turnover
Definition: Payables turnover shows how fast the company pays its suppliers for goods or services bought on credit. A high turnover means the company pays suppliers quickly, which may reflect strong cash flow or favorable terms. A very low turnover might mean the company is stretching payments to preserve cash — or possibly experiencing financial strain.
Interpretation:
• In '2023', SKIL's payables turnover was 4.72, indicating how promptly the company pays its suppliers. Industry average for Computer Software: Prepackaged Software in '2023' stood at 3.81.
• In '2024', SKIL's payables turnover was 5.31, indicating how promptly the company pays its suppliers. The increase since '2023' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Computer Software: Prepackaged Software in '2024' stood at 3.86. Industry average increased by 0.05 compared to previous year.
• In '2025', SKIL's payables turnover was 5.57, indicating how promptly the company pays its suppliers. The increase since '2024' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Computer Software: Prepackaged Software in '2025' stood at 4.07. Industry average increased by 0.21 compared to previous year.
Overall, SKIL's payables turnover has steadily improved over the past 3 years.
Formula: Payables Turnover = Cost of Goods Sold / Average Accounts Payable
Good Range: Ranges 5-15 depending on industry.